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UHG expands gynaecological cancer services with new appointment
October 12, 2026
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Connemara Dementia Café Initiative wins national Age Friendly award
October 11, 2026
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Five men before court over violent disorder in Ballinasloe
October 11, 2026
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Galway’s Alex O’Grady among first Sexton Trophy nominees
October 11, 2026
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Galway’s Alex O’Grady among first Sexton Trophy nominees
October 11, 2026
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Loughrea teenager crowned British GB4 champion at 17 years old
October 9, 2026
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Raftery Maintains Perfect Record with Grampian Class Win
August 20, 2026
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Annaghdown GAA volunteer wins €10,000 for her Camogie club
July 31, 2026
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Man charged in serious assault which left woman (50s) in critical condition
December 12, 2024
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Women due before court in connection with 6 pipe bombs and €20,000 worth of cocaine
November 27, 2024
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Man due before court for alleged stalking of female politician
June 7, 2024
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Man due before court in connection with killing of Angela Canavan
January 16, 2024
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Three more men charged over car park altercation due before court
September 14, 2023
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Commercial vacancy rate in Galway higher than national average
August 30, 2026
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Galway electrical wholesaler wins at Ireland’s 2026 AEW awards
August 6, 2026
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€31.75m investment has generated €10.8 billion in economic activity in the west
June 30, 2026
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SFA hosting event on helping small businesses to scale in Galway
May 28, 2026
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Ella & Jo Crowns Best Dressed Winner At Galway Races Ladies Day 2026
July 31, 2026
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Yellow Steals the Show at Racing for Rosabel 2026
July 29, 2026
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The countdown has begun to Ella & Jo’s Best Dressed Competition at Galway Races Ladies Day
July 22, 2026
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Galway salon group Yourells takes home prestigious national awards
March 17, 2026
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Strong winds to hit Thursday as weather warning issued
March 11, 2026
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Further freezing temperatures forecast
January 5, 2026
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Thunderstorms forecast for Galway tonight as weather warning issued
July 14, 2025
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Athenry breaks all records for highest ever April temperatures at 25.9 degrees
May 1, 2025
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Storm Éowyn: STATUS RED warning for Galway with ‘Danger to Life’
January 22, 2025
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Arts in Action returns with new Autumn/Winter programme
September 20, 2026
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From Tractor Parades to Stop-Motion Studios – Galway gears up for Culture Night 2026
September 17, 2026
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New exhibition explores landscape, memory and myth in Galway
September 9, 2026
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Making a RACKET – Magdalena Hylak explores sound, movement, and silence
August 29, 2026
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Galway rally star Aoife Raftery switches disciplines to make rallyscross debut
November 3, 2023
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13 bedroom Galway guesthouse & bar for sale
January 11, 2022
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Virtual reality house models – 21st Century technology at 20th Century prices!
September 23, 2021
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Two bed apartment in Galway City offers abundance of living space
August 16, 2021
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House in beautiful Roundstone village is a dream holiday home
August 13, 2021
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How to land a job during COVID-19
October 30, 2020
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Fantastic job opportunity: HR Manager needed in East Galway
October 27, 2020
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Job vacancy: Catering Equipment Service Manager needed for full-time role in Galway
October 24, 2020
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October 21, 2020
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October 19, 2020
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